Condition
Abdominal wall fat pad biopsy
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 19 December 20041 min read
Key points
- This procedure involves removing a small portion of the abdominal wall "fat pad.
- The procedure is done most often to test for amyloidosis.
Alternative names
Abdominal wall biopsy; Biopsy - abdominal wall fat pad
Definition
This procedure involves removing a small portion of the abdominal wall "fat pad." The procedure is done most often to test for amyloidosis.
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Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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